Crop diversification in India is being studied to see if it helps reduce poverty. Researchers looked at how different farmers in three districts are affected by growing a variety of crops. They found that in areas with poor soil and little irrigation, diversifying crops helps farmers avoid hunger but doesn't lift them out of poverty. In places where farmers have access to irrigation, diversification can help them make money, but growing high-value crops isn't always profitable. Overall, more help is needed to make crop diversification a successful strategy for reducing rural poverty in India.